For the most part, I am a pretty good Zone/Paleo diet follower. But I can tell you that if I allow "just a little bit" of dessert, and "just one piece" of bread into my diet, things start to spiral downward. I have recently allowed the "cheating" to become more the norm, and the effects are obvious.
Two things happened to make me decide to get serious again. First, my husband suggested that we set a weight goal and when we both make that goal we will take a trip together. I don't really love weight goals, but they are easily measurable. I am trying to be very realistic with mine, but I told him I reserve the right to raise it a bit if necessary. And, I am always up for a vacation, especially if there is a beach involved!
The second thing that happened is that I learned several people from our gym are doing a 30 day challenge. Most are doing true Paleo. I decided I would modify and just give up grains and sugar (which I did for Lent) and also Diet Coke (which I have never really done before with success). I will still have small amounts of dairy. We are using Hans Plum's website to record meals and share feelings/difficulties. I was on vacation when this started so I am 5 days late. If anyone wants to join in, I know you would be welcome. Hans offers daily insight/information/inspiration on his website as well.
www.hansplum.com
To me, the support is necessary. I'm so glad I have the support at home from my husband, and I am grateful for the more public support I get from Hans' site, and from you all. Feel free to jump in!
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No sugar - totally - does that mean fruit and wine? Or just candy, etc.? Curious.
ReplyDeleteWhen I say no sugar, I guess I really mean no refined sugar. So, the sugar in fruit is fine. The sugar in candy, etc. is what I am eliminating. As for wine...I am just going to really limit that. Probably once or twice a week at the most.
ReplyDeleteOK - thanks for the clear up.
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